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BioRxiv MCP Server

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Overview

The bioRxiv MCP Server is a tool that enables AI assistants to search and access bioRxiv papers through a simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) interface, facilitating programmatic access to biology preprints and their metadata.

To use the bioRxiv MCP Server, clone the repository from GitHub, install the required dependencies, and start the server using Python. You can then query the server for papers or metadata using AI assistants.

  • Paper search with keywords or advanced queries. - Fast retrieval of paper metadata. - Access to detailed metadata for specific papers. - Local storage for faster access to downloaded papers. - Specialized prompts for paper analysis.
  1. Searching for recent biology preprints on specific topics.
  2. Retrieving metadata for academic papers using their DOI.
  3. Supporting research in biological sciences by providing easy access to preprint literature.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect BioRxiv MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "biorxiv-mcp-server-jackkuo666": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-biorxiv-mcp-server-jackkuo666"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "biorxiv-mcp-server-jackkuo666": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-biorxiv-mcp-server-jackkuo666"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "biorxiv-mcp-server-jackkuo666": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-biorxiv-mcp-server-jackkuo666"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "biorxiv-mcp-server-jackkuo666": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-biorxiv-mcp-server-jackkuo666"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "biorxiv-mcp-server-jackkuo666": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-biorxiv-mcp-server-jackkuo666"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "biorxiv-mcp-server-jackkuo666": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-biorxiv-mcp-server-jackkuo666"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can I use this server for all bioRxiv papers?

Yes! The server allows you to search and access all available bioRxiv papers.

Is there any cost to use the bioRxiv MCP Server?

No, the server is free to use for research purposes.

What are the prerequisites for using the server?

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